BINX

Black & Grey, Color, Embroidery, Micro Realism

20+ Years Experience | Award-Winning Artist

@binx.recycle

With over 20 years of tattooing experience, Binx is recognized for pushing creative boundaries through custom tattoo artistry. His work spans embroidery tattoos, patch tattoos, anime tattoos, black & grey realism, vibrant color pieces, and one-of-a-kind custom designs, with every tattoo tailored to the client's vision. Throughout his career, Binx has earned numerous awards and industry recognition for his technical skill, artistic creativity, and commitment to excellence. Explore his portfolio to see his work, or visit the Awards & Recognition section to learn more about the honors and achievements that have defined his career.

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Black & Grey

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Powerful black and gray dragon tattoo covering the entire back by Binx at Recycle Tattoo. This large-scale custom piece features intricate scale detailing and flowing movement, showcasing high-contrast illustrative realism in Garden Grove.
Custom black and gray upper arm tattoo by Binx at Recycle Tattoo, featuring a serene Buddha portrait, a blooming lotus flower, and a traditional Japanese pagoda. The composition includes detailed Japanese kanji characters, blending spiritual and arch
Intricate black and gray Sphynx cat tattoo with Ancient Egyptian motifs on the arm, created by Binx at Recycle Tattoo. This detailed piece features the stylized cat flanked by hieroglyphics, the Eye of Horus, and a winged scarab, showcasing high-cont
Realistic black and gray skull tattoo on the forearm by Binx at Recycle Tattoo. This piece features deep, detailed shading to emphasize the anatomical features and textures of the skull, showcasing expert illustrative realism in Garden Grove.
Custom black and gray tattoo on the upper arm by Binx at Recycle Tattoo, featuring an illustrative black cat head with a decorative mane and a collar with a pendant. A detailed dagger is depicted piercing through the composition, finished with high-c
Powerful black and gray lion portrait tattoo on the shoulder by Binx at Recycle Tattoo. This piece features realistic fur textures, intense detail in the eyes, and soft gradient shading, showcasing custom animal realism in Garden Grove.
Side profile view of a client showcasing black and gray tattoo sleeves on both arms, expertly tattooed by Binx at Recycle Tattoo. The composition highlights various custom designs against a clean white background, emphasizing the high-contrast ink an
Custom blackwork tattoo on the upper arm by Binx at Recycle Tattoo, featuring a fierce mythical creature surrounded by detailed skulls. This bold composition uses high-contrast black ink and modern illustrative techniques, showcased in a clean, conte
Detailed black and gray tattoo extending from the hand up the arm by Binx at Recycle Tattoo. The design features a fierce, bearded face with spiked ornamental details and intricate patterns, showcasing high-contrast shading and custom illustrative wo
Custom black and gray upper arm tattoo by Binx at Recycle Tattoo, featuring a classic nautical composition. The design includes a detailed sailing ship, a traditional compass, and a graceful mermaid, all blended with smooth shading and fine line work
Detailed black and gray tattoo on the upper back and shoulders by Binx at Recycle Tattoo, featuring a pair of expansive angel wings. The custom design centers around a stylized letter 'H', showcasing soft feather textures and intricate shading in Gar
Highly detailed black and gray portrait tattoo on the arm by Trinh at Recycle Tattoo. The design features a woman with long, flowing hair wearing a classic collared shirt, complemented by a quilted purse with a realistic metallic chain. The piece sho
Tattoo of a woman's face with makeup and long, wavy hair, blending into a clown skull face design on the person's chest.
Tattoo of a creepy clown with a wide, sharp-toothed grin, exaggerated facial features, and dark, flowing hair on the person's upper arm.
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Detailed black and gray tattoo sleeve by Binx at Recycle Tattoo, featuring a traditional sailing ship navigating through crashing waves and a realistic pocket watch. This custom nautical composition showcases smooth transitions and intricate shading
Close-up of a detailed black-and-grey tattoo sleeve featuring a bearded stone god, a tall sailing ship on stormy seas with lightning, geographic coordinates, and a Paris passport stamp.

Color

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A tattoo of a cartoon bunny girl with purple eyes on a person's arm, with a plush bunny doll resembling the tattoo sitting beside it.
A tattoo of a cute, cartoonish bunny character with a smiling face, closed eyes, and sharp teeth, wearing a fluffy pink dress, is on a person's forearm. The person is holding a plush toy of the same bunny character.
Close-up of a tattoo of a blue butterfly with black accents on a person's skin.
Bright, colorful tattoo sleeve on a person's upper arm, depicting a stylized cartoon face with exaggerated features, including a wide open mouth, sharp teeth, and a cigarette. The tattoo features vibrant hues of orange, yellow, green, blue, and black
Embroidery tattoo of a happy dog with its tongue sticking out, stitched with various colored threads.
Close-up of a tattoo of a red sneaker with black laces on the person's arm.
Close-up of a person's arm with a tattoo of two black stars and the word "DREAM" underneath, wearing a black t-shirt with the sleeve rolled up.
Close-up of a person's bare leg with a tattoo of a black high-top sneaker and a black shoelace.
A person's forearm tattoo of a red and gray sneaker with details and shading.
A close-up of a person's upper thigh showing a colorful tattoo of a dog wearing sunglasses, with part of their black clothing, possibly shorts or a dress, and a gray furry fabric visible in the background.
Close-up of a tattoo on a person's shoulder showing part of a sneaker, a flower, and some text, with a blurred background.
Tattoo of a blue cartoon mouse character with large ears, red tongue, and pink cheeks on a person's skin.
Colorful butterfly tattoo on person's forearm with orange, black, and yellow wings, surrounded by green leaves and orange flowers.
Close-up of a person's side torso showing a partial view of a tiger tattoo and clothing made of fabric.
Blue lotus flower tattoo on person's skin with black shirt in the background.
Colorful tattoo of a traditional oil lamp with a flame on the inner forearm, with a larger black and gray tattoo of a lion's head above it.
A person wearing white gloves holding a syringe and tattooing a colorful patch of embroidery art featuring a cartoonish character with a beanie hat.
Close-up of a tattoo featuring a colorful butterfly with a rose in its beak on a person's side.
Tattoo of a colorful dinosaur with stars and planets on skin.
Colorful tattoo of a clown with green hair, holding its fingers up in peace signs, on a person's arm.
Close-up of a tattoo on skin, featuring colorful flowers and outlined with neon colors, illuminated with blacklight.
Close-up of a person's upper arm with a Superman tattoo and a small red circular tattoo nearby, partially covered by a white garment.
Close-up of a person’s skin with a colorful embroidered tattoo of a pig’s face on the shoulder, with black outlines and pink, brown, and black colors, and a rainbow-striped fabric at the bottom.
Part of a person's thigh with a red lace butterfly tattoo, wearing a brown pinstripe skirt, against a black background.
Tattoo of Spiderman with a web-shooting pose, made with colorful puzzle pieces on a person's arm.
A person's arm with a colorful tattoo of a house, trees, and a pond, a coin, and a small bottle labeled "ACTIVATOR".
Close-up of a person's arm with tattoos, including a fingerprint with the year 1989 and a heart shape, and a red microphone tattoo, with the person wearing a black shirt and jeans.
Close-up of a person's upper arm with a detailed embroidered teddy bear tattoo wearing a rainbow-colored accessory and a small ribbon labeled 'Stinky'.
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a cartoon minion with robotic arms
Close-up of a person's arm with a colorful butterfly tattoo on the upper arm, wearing a white sleeveless shirt.
A person's arm with multiple tattoos, including a cartoon character with spiky hair and an angry expression, a pig, a lion's face, and other small designs. The person is wearing a black shirt.

HOW DID WE DEFINE RECYCLE +

    • 1st Place – Best of the Show | OC Tattoo Festival

    • 1st Place – Best of the Day | OC Tattoo Festival

    • 2nd Place – Best of the Day | OC Tattoo Festival

    • 1st Place – Male: Small Color | Long Beach Tattoo Arts Festival

    • 2nd Place – Small Color | Long Beach Tattoo Arts Festival

    • 2nd Place – Small Color (Male) | Long Beach Tattoo Arts Festival

    • 2nd Place – Anime | Ohio Tattoo Convention

    • 2nd Place – Best Small Piece | Orange County Tattoo Convention

    • 2nd Place – Best Small Piece | Orange County Tattoo Convention

    • 2nd Place – Best Arm Sleeve Color | Orange County Tattoo Convention

    • 3rd Place – Male: Medium Color | Long Beach Tattoo Arts Festival

    • 3rd Place – Small Black & Grey | Long Beach Tattoo Arts Festival

    • Best Artist of the Day | Los Angeles Tattoo Convention

    • 1st Place – Best Back Piece | Los Angeles Tattoo Convention

    • 2nd Place – Best Movie Character | Los Angeles Tattoo Convention

    • 2nd Place – Best Sleeve | Los Angeles Tattoo Convention

    • 2nd Place – Best Color (Small) | Los Angeles Tattoo Convention

    • 3rd Place – Best Color (Small) | Los Angeles Tattoo Convention

    • 3rd Place – Best Black & Grey (Small) | Los Angeles Tattoo Convention

    • 3rd Place – Best Black & Grey (Large) | Los Angeles Tattoo Convention

  • 2023

    • Guest Judge | Vietnam Ink Festival

    • Guest Judge | Vietnam International Tattoo Convention

    • 1st Place – Best Small Black & Grey | Boston Tattoo Convention

    2018

    • 2nd Place – Best Leg/Arm Sleeve Black & Grey | Vietnam

    • 2nd Place – Best of the Day | Vietnam

    • 2nd Place – Small Black & Grey | Vietnam

    • 3rd Place – Best Realism Black & Grey | Vietnam

    2017

    • Best of the Day | Singapore Tattoo Convention

    • 3rd Place – Best of the Day (Black & Grey) | Vietnam

    2016

    • 1st Place | International Tattoo Convention Vietnam

    • 2nd Place – Realism Color | Saigon International Tattoo Convention

    2014

    • 1st Place – Small Black & Grey Portrait | Vietnam

    • 1st Place – Small Black & Grey | Vietnam Tattoo Convention

    • 2nd Place – Best Small Black & Grey | Saigon Tattoo Convention

    • 3rd Place – Neo Traditional | Vietnam

    2012

    • 2nd Place – Small Black & Grey | Vietnam

Group of people at a tattoo convention booth with awards displayed on a table.
Tattoo artist standing beside a man with a detailed dragon tattoo covering his entire back at a tattoo convention.
Person with a detailed sleeve tattoo holding a 'Best Sleeve' tattoo contest second place award.
Person with a tattoo of a menacing clown holding an award plaque at a tattoo contest.

What Clients Loves About Binx

Master of Custom Freehand Flow

"I just finished 4 sessions with Artist Binx... Binx designed this massive Phoenix piece 100% freehand, tailoring the composition to flow perfectly around my entire leg... It’s incredibly difficult to balance 'powerful' and 'graceful' in one design, but Binx nailed it."

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— Reviewer on Google

The Pioneer of 3D Embroidery Tattoos

"We chose the Patch/Embroidery tattoo style, and the result is absolutely breathtaking! My Jerry tattoo looks like a 3D masterpiece real threads stitched into my skin it’s incredibly realistic beyond words. Artist Binx is a true professional; his attention to detail is world class."

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— Reviewer on Google

Flawless Placement & Custom Composition

"My artist, Binx, was seriously impressive. He’s extremely skilled and did most of my sleeve freehand, which made the whole piece feel really unique and custom. You can tell he has a great eye for design and placement. He took his time, made sure everything flowed well..."

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— Reviewer on Google

Stunning Depth in Black & Grey

"I recently got a black and grey scary clown tattoo from Binx and I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out! The artist absolutely nailed the balance between realism and dark detail — every shadow and texture looks alive. The contrast and smooth gradients in the black and grey give it so much depth, it almost feels like the clown is staring right back at you... the precision, the patience, and the flow of the piece are next-level."

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— Reviewer on Google

FAQs About BINX

  • Binx specializes in embroidery tattoos, patch tattoos, anime tattoos, black & grey realism, color tattoos, and fully custom tattoo designs.

  • Yes. Every project is designed specifically for the client, whether you're bringing a complete concept or just an initial idea.

  • Yes. Binx regularly works on larger projects, including sleeves, back pieces, chest pieces, and other multi-session custom tattoos.

  • Absolutely. Embroidery and patch tattoos are among Binx's signature specialties, known for their realistic stitched appearance and detailed textures.

  • Yes. Binx has extensive experience creating both vibrant color tattoos and highly detailed black & grey realism pieces.

  • Yes. Binx enjoys creating custom anime, manga, gaming, and pop culture-inspired tattoos while adapting each design to fit the client's vision.

  • Yes. Cover-up projects are accepted depending on the size, placement, and condition of the existing tattoo. A consultation is recommended to discuss the best approach.

  • Yes. Throughout his career, Binx has received numerous awards and industry recognition for his artistic excellence. Visit the Awards & Recognition section on this page to learn more.

  • Appointments can be requested through Recycle Tattoo's consultation form. During the consultation, you'll discuss your ideas, placement, size, and project details.

  • Availability varies throughout the year. Booking in advance is recommended, especially for larger custom projects and multi-session tattoos.